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cityrat
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 2 months ago
Seeking expert steam radiator heating professional to fix knocking pipe issue
We are looking for someone who really knows their way around a steam heat boiler and radiator system in a four story brownstone. We are…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Electricity Bill for Ductless Heat as Sole Source
Any of you building owners who use ducless as sole source of heat have any info on their monthly electricity costs?
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quentinthiery
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Permits / Approvals
Hi All – I’m seeking some guidance on how complicated the permitting / DOB approval process can be and whether it makes sense to hire…
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pacific
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
No heat from my Runtal radiators
I purchased a home that is equipped with a Runtal radiator system. In the six years I’ve been here there was never a problem…until today.…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Partial removal of chimney
Has anyone removed a lower half of a chimney stack but kept the upper portion with some kind of support and has a story to…
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Bethzaira
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Skylight
Hi, I just moved to a new house in Bed Sty. We have 3 skylights , one is rattling with the winds today and the…
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me4pres
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Plans approved by DOB with error
I wanted to see if anyone had experience with an approved error on the DOB approved plans. My architect filed plans where there is something…
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Nigel
in Renovation 7 years and 2 months ago
Fireplace surrounds and Mantels
I am renovating a brownstone and am removing fire surrounds and mantels that are in excellent condition – who might want to buy them? There…
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Recommendation for "strategic" real estate advice?
We’re in the early planning stage of a three story BK house renovation, and want to hear what the long term effect on the value…
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PSGal
in Home Buying 7 years and 2 months ago
Need recommendation: inspector for new construction w/ lots of aluminum windows
Hi looking for a home inspector who has a lot of experience with new construction and particularly heat and window issues. The condo I’m looking…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Dual fuel towel warmer
Is there any brand out there that does a dual powered towel warmer, electric and hydronic?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Punch List Questions
We are doing our punch list walk-through this Thursday….how much can we truly ask for/expect? There is paint splatter all over the steps, railing &…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
White Oak Wide plank eco flooring
Hi All, I am looking for a good source/vendor for White Oak wide plank “eco” flooring. I like this company in the Netherlands….but need something…
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Gabriela
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for Ductless Cooling systems
We are looking to install a ductless cooling system in our brownstone. Any recommendations for companies you used? Thank you.
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lphpkixem
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Adding Another Level on Brownstone
I recently found out that I am able to build up one floor on my 1910 brownstone. Wondering if anyone has any experience with living…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
No gas stove connected in apartment?
We are going to be moving into an apartment that has a really old gas stove in there. Can we get rid of it and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Required Permits
I think my neighbor plains on rebricking his house including stoop. He owns a construction company. Please let me know what permits are required. Thanks.
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
small tubs
Can anyone send over any links to small tubs, we are looking for something thats about 4ft.
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